Famous Quotes & Sayings

Alain de Botton

We should not be frightened by appearances.

Lyle Lovett

You're saying something with your appearance whether you mean to or not, so you may as well mean to.

Albert Bushnell Hart

In appearance the labor system of all the colonies was the same.

Aesop

Appearances are deceptive.

Hari Kondabolu

January 14, 2000, was my first time on stage, and I've been hooked ever since. I got discovered nationally in Seattle by the now-defunct HBO Comedy Festival, and that led to an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and a path to a professional comedy career.

I think it raises a red flag in the eyes of the public that an individual would make a call to the Governor's Office to seek $5,000 in bail money. There is certainly the appearance that she may have been seeking some favorable disposition to her legal situation by calling the Governor's Office... It calls into question his judgment.

I think it does give the appearance of preferential treatment with respect to gender or with respect to rank,

I think investors will pay attention to this appearance by the Fed chairman. He will outline the Federal Reserve's own workings. This will be interesting because many speakers from the Federal Reserves have recently discussed the fact that we are going to have a recovery, but it's going to be slow,

I take it you told the staff that from what you could observe all that Mr. Weaver wanted to avoid was any improper and incorrect appearance that he was lobbying Mr. Huang. Is that true?

Gong Li

For me, the beauty of a person is a matter of the whole package. You have to look at the whole thing, not just a matter of outward appearance or whatever. It has to do with one's character, personality, upbringing and so on.

Charles Darwin

Here, both in space and time, we seem to be brought somewhat nearer to the great fact -- the mysteries of mysteries -- the fist appearance of new beings on earth,

He really wants to make this event his first public appearance in Maine. We just love him here and he will get a real hero's welcome.

Michael Graves

Good design to me is both appearance and functionality together. It's the experience that makes it good design.

Ben Crenshaw

he said. ''It's best when done on flatter surfaces, or when you have the appearance of a flat surface.

He shouldn't be testifying, ... He's got the appearance of being somebody who was there on the scene. He wasn't there.

He should be making an appearance before too long to talk to everybody.

His only objective in selling the stock was to eliminate the appearance of a conflict of interest.

We are following many leads. It has every appearance to us as being part of a smuggling load of illegal aliens.

Julius Erving

Hopefully this will stimulate the appearance of new talents in Brazil.

There is a new climate in Washington. Even the appearance of impropriety can do in a career.

We look forward to Mr. Hendrix's appearance before the board of canvassers on Thursday.

Oprah Winfrey

Two hours after that show, I started eating to celebrate ? of course, within two days those jeans no longer fit!

When you have a number of guys expressing concern, naturally you share their concern. And there's not much you can do about it other than get frustrated and maybe scream and holler a little bit. But you certainly can't change it. You'd like to think you're getting a fair shake. It has the appearance of being one-sided. And over the course of the game that kind of weighs on you.

With ethics being what they are today, even the appearance of impropriety is enough to force someone to step aside,

With the appearance of this virus in Russia south of Moscow, we had to re-evaluate the risk,

With its powerful engine, rugged frame and innovative utility systems, the Nissan Titan provides a great foundation for developing special concept editions such as the Titan Onyx. We know that there are buyers looking for more attitude, presence and upscale appearance - trucks that, like this Onyx Concept, offer distinction from other vehicles on the road.

When the doctor comes in with a chair and looks like he is going to drop the bomb... The tone and appearance of Dr. Smith said it all.

When Quest was introduced, it redefined the segment with its emphasis on combining car-like performance, innovative style, sporty appearance and exceptional practicality and versatility. The enhancements for 2007, which represent one of the largest mid-cycle investments in Nissan history, make the Quest more flexible and accommodating than ever -- keeping pace with the evolving needs and desires of minivan users.

Women are not attracted to men because they are good looking. Women are attracted to men because they display attractive qualities. Confidence, Passion, Humour, Courage, Ambition... these things have nothing to do with a mans appearance

Alan Johnson

The public has a vested interest in being sure that public employees are carrying out their duties in a professional way. In some of the cases, we received the entire file and then in others we didn't get anything. That has the appearance that there's a different standard for different types of employees.

Brian Ferneyhough

The recent appearance of my Collected Writings has of course tended to mark a psychological milestone of sorts in my relation to things theoretical.

There definitely is an appearance issue, ... Now whether or not there's a reality issue, I don't know.

We ask that they be entertaining. And the horse and rider's appearance should complement the music.